CCHS4q India: Crash Course History of Science

What is the literal meaning of the word 'Veda'?

• Strength

• Wisdom

• Knowledge

• Power

Who was the greatest Sanskrit scholar mentioned in the text?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Brahmagupta

• Panini

• Aryabhata

Which empire is known for its pioneering work in land management?

• Egyptian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Gupta Empire

What was the main focus of the Maurya Empire's research?

• Linguistics

• Astronomy

• Hydraulic engineering

• Alchemy

Which ancient Indian text is known for its medical knowledge?

• Charaka Samhita

• Bhagavad Gita

• Ramayana

• Mahabharata

What was the punishment for breaching a dam in the Maurya Empire?

• Exile

• Fine

• Imprisonment

• Death

Which animal was crucial for the Maurya Empire's military power?

• Horse

• Elephant

• Camel

• Lion

What did Aryabhata famously postulate about the Earth?

• It rotates daily on its axis

• It is flat

• It is stationary

• It is the center of the universe

Which empire saw the rise of the 'siddhantas' or high-level astronomy textbooks?

• Maurya Empire

• Persian Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Roman Empire

What was the main subject of study in ancient Indian linguistics?

• Grammar

• Medicine

• Mathematics

• Astronomy